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JCCHS 20, Johnson 12: Harper breaks loose in Panther win

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Friday, August 26. 2011

Xavier Harper returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown and also caught a 24-yard touchdown pass as Jackson County rolled to 20-12 opening night win over Johnson Friday on the road. Jackson County trailed 6-0 but got on the board when Harper got loose on his 88-yard kickoff return in the first quarter. Harper then caught a 24-yard touchdown ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS shines in Smith's debut, wins 28-27

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Friday, August 26. 2011

East Jackson made its first night under new coach Brian Smith count. Senior running back C.J. Allen ran for 107 yards and added a 72-yard touchdown reception Friday night as the Eagles beat White County, a Class AAA playoff team last year, 28-27 on the road. East Jackson led 28-21 heading into the fourth quarter. White County scored with eight ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson 28, White Co. 27: Eagles shine in Smith's debut

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Friday, August 26. 2011

East Jackson made its first night under new coach Brian Smith count. Senior running back C.J. Allen ran for 179 yards and two touchdowns — including a 72-yarder on the third play from scrimmage — as the Eagles beat White County, a Class AAA playoff team last year, 28-27 on the road. Quarterback Tyler Collins, who had been questionable ... [Full Story »]

In Photos: Jefferson beats Commerce

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Friday, August 26. 2011

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High five: Jefferson beats CHS 41-14 for fifth straight win over Tigers

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Friday, August 26. 2011

WHAT BEGAN in offseason passing league sessions spilled over into Jefferson’s season opener Friday. The Dragons dialed up the big plays — especially in the passing game — and rolled to their fifth-straight win over Commerce, 41-14, Friday. Click here for game photos. Jefferson quarterback Bryant Shirreffs competed 11-of-14 passes for 244 ... [Full Story »]

Collision Course

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Friday, August 26. 2011

Standout QBs meet in Jefferson-Commerce clash JEFFERSON COACH T. McFerrin doesn’t need reminding, but Commerce quarterback Cody Streetman put on a one-man show last year, running for 185 yards on 32 carries and scoring two touchdowns in last year’s nail-biter. “I remember it well,” the veteran coach said. After hanging on to beat the ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Bulldoggs seek all-important victory

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Friday, August 26. 2011

When a team plays 10 region contests as the Winder-Barrow High School football team does this fall, it might be hard to put more of an emphasis on one game. However, second-year Bulldogg coach David Wagner knows how important a win would be to his team this Friday as WBHS opens the 2011 campaign at Rockdale County. Wagner is just one of the few ... [Full Story »]

Friday Night Countdown is over

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Friday, August 26. 2011

For many Madison County Red Raiders, football never left. There was winter weightlifting, spring practices, summer seven-on-seven passing drills, camps and the August days of cracking pads in brutal heat. That work, that sweat equity, is all part of the game — part of the long countdown to fall Fridays. That countdown ends tomorrow (Friday), ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Wildcats venture to Habersham Central

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Friday, August 26. 2011

Playing away from home was not a kind thing for the Apalachee High School football team in 2010. While the Wildcats were undefeated at home, the team was 1-4 on the road. Perhaps the toughest setup was an upset loss to Cedar Shoals which would help prevent AHS from returning to the postseason. A new season arrives Friday and for the Wildcats ... [Full Story »]

SOFTBALL: Lady Wildcats see one slip away

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Thursday, August 25. 2011

Apalachee High School was about as close to victory as you could get Monday. In the end, Archer High School rallied for a 5-4 win. The Lady Wildcats led 4-3 going into the seventh inning but some hits by Archer along with a misplayed ball in the outfield would prove costly for AHS. Becca Meade went the distance as the freshman gained valuable ... [Full Story »]

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